The other man was angry at his stupid and dull companion, obviously blaming him for being so spineless.

But when he turned his head and saw that he was beaten with a blue nose and swollen face, and when he really became a "pig's head", the words of reproach still did not come out. Because really...... It's so miserable that it can be described as miserable.

Under the bruise and swelling of his face, he can still speak clearly, which is really rare.

Lin Wei didn't know what the man was thinking, but he looked at the person in front of him who was obviously scared by Xiao Chumo, and it was time to be very cooperative. hurriedly asked him.

"Then what is the purpose of your coming here, and why are you pretending to be a ghost? As far as I can see, the mansion must have been abandoned long ago. ”

Although the man was very frightened, he still replied obediently: "We, we are here because we heard that this house was inhabited by a large family before, and when we moved out, we left a lot of treasure with us. So I wondered if I could come here to make a profit. ”

"But because caravans often pass by in the vicinity, sometimes people come in and rest. We were afraid of being discovered, so we came up with the idea of using female ghosts to scare them off. ”

The more he spoke, the quieter he became, he must have known that these people in front of him were all sent by the imperial court to investigate. Because I didn't know how I would be punished, I still beat a drum in my heart.

After Xiao Chumo listened to his words, he thought of something, and asked, "Then the rumors in Kyoto that can't be suppressed are also done by you?" ”

He just sat next to him, and the man could be scared like this, let alone interrogate him personally.

The latter didn't dare to hide anything, and hurriedly replied to him: "Yes, the little third brother came up with it." He said that as long as the rumors outside ceased, no one would come here, so he gave a few little beggars some pieces of silver to help spread the news of the haunting. ”

There are only two of them in total, and this so-called little third brother is, of course, the man who was caught under the courtyard wall.

Seeing that his companion was so spineless, the little third brother sighed with some hatred, and then turned his unwilling gaze to Xiao Chumo's body.

"This guy has been guarding here for days and hasn't been able to find any flaws in us, how did you find out?"

Lin Wei has been an official for many years, and he has not been called so contemptuously for a long time, although he is not angry, but he is still a little confused for a while. After glaring at the little third brother twice, he turned to look at Xiao Chumo.

The latter probably because the things that had been worrying for many days could finally come to an end, and he had already taken out his anger at the man who pretended to be a ghost before, so he had some patience at this time. So he snorted coldly and opened his mouth.

"Flaws? Your flaws are so big, don't you even notice it? ”

"This house has been abandoned for an unknown number of years, and although the main courtyard is still well preserved, it is also very dirty because no one has taken care of it. However, when Lin Wei took me to the main house to check during the day, the tables, chairs and benches were dusty, but the ground was spotless, as if someone was cleaning it every day! ”

Seeing that Xiao Chumo agreed to tell them about the flaws, obviously wanting these two people to be arrested convincingly, Lin Wei also wanted to save face before. After getting the former's eyes of approval, he continued with Xiao Chumo's words.

"We've all focused on something else and ignored such obvious clues. And before leaving, the general found the wax oil dripping on the ground. Let's ask, if there is really a female ghost, she can move freely in the dark, where does she need to light a candle for lighting? ”

All kinds of signs have been very obvious to tell everyone that there are no so-called female ghosts here, only a few guys who hide in the dark and want to pretend to be ghosts!

During the day, although Xiao Chumo and Lin Wei tacitly understood it, they did not tell the news to their respective subordinates. Because they had no direct evidence in their hands to prove it, in order to avoid unnecessary disturbances, they hid it for the time being.

This is also the reason why Xiao Chumo chose to interrogate these two people directly in the courtyard in front of everyone.

And the reason why they clean the ground is because they are afraid that entering and leaving here will leave footprints on the ground. As for lighting candles, it is to use the shadow of the "female ghost" reflected to intimidate people outside.

The little third brother obviously didn't expect that their pretending to be smart would become the biggest flaw.

Originally, I thought that the officials of the imperial court were just as timid and did nothing, as long as they coaxed him over, no one would want to come here to find out. didn't expect that a Xiao Chumo would be killed halfway.

What happened next, there was no longer any value in interrogation.

Xiao Chumo gave Lin Wei full authority to interrogate these two people, and he sat aside and listened quietly.

After returning to Kyoto, he would be interrogated again to record his confession. Therefore, Lin Wei did not interrogate very carefully, and after asking the most important points clearly, he asked the two to be taken down and temporarily detained.

After all this tossing, the night is almost over.

Everyone only squinted for more than half an hour, and when the sky was just white, they sorted out their things and began to return to Kyoto with the two men.

It's just that not long after the group set off, they met Wei Tingyan, who was rushing over on a horse.

"Cousin, what are you ...... It's already over? ”

Looking at the mighty group of people behind Xiao Chumo, as well as the two men who were firmly tied up in the center, Wei Tingyan was obviously a little dumbfounded.

It just so happened that Xiao Chumo was also a little puzzled about why he had been gone for so long, and after nodding, he asked: "You have been here for so long, have you already entered the palace to report to Your Majesty?" ”

"Of course I've been there, and Your Majesty said that when you go back, you will reward the two of us together!"

Wei Tingyan said, turning his head while driving the horse under his crotch, walking side by side with Xiao Chumo, with a little anger on his face.

"I went at the wrong time, and I happened to meet my father discussing political affairs with His Majesty, and then he went directly to his home. I soaked hard for a long time before he agreed to let me come and study with my cousin. ”

It makes sense.

Xiao Chumo smiled secretly and shook his head, obviously a little helpless towards Wei Tingyan.

My uncle is a somewhat rigid and strict person, but the son he gave birth to has such a jumpy temperament. Wei Lun often has no choice but to confine him from time to time to let him reflect and reflect.

However, Wei Tingyan always taught him repeatedly, and every time he obediently stayed at home for a time of confinement, he came out alive and kicking.

It was precisely because of this that Wei Lun thought of asking Xiao Chumo to help discipline Wei Tingyan.